With E7018 Electrode
| No. of Passes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Leg Size – L (in.) | 5/32 | 3/16 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 |
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| Diameter (in.) | 3/16 | 7/32 | 7/32 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 |
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| Current (Amps) | 240 | 275 | 275 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Polarity | AC | AC | AC | AC | AC | AC | AC | AC |
| Arc Speed In./Min.(1) | 13 | 11.5 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7.5 |
| Ft. of Weld/Hr.(2) | 65 | 58 | 45 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 11 | 7.5 |
| Lbs. of Elec./Ft. of | .111 | .140 | .203 | .335 | .480 | .785 | 1.18 | 1.62 |
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(1)First pass only. On later passes, adjust arc speed to obtain proper bead size.
(2)Total for all passes. 100% operating factor.
Note: E7018 can produce code quality welds. E7018 procedures are used when E7028 is not available and for electrodes E8018 and E11018.
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